Convicted felon faces federal charge after allegedly opening fire at Atlanta homeless encampment (opens original article in a new tab)

A man with a history of felony convictions is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting at an Atlanta homeless encampment in 2025.

• Alexander Wood, 43, faces federal illegal firearm possession charge after allegedly shooting at Atlanta homeless encampment
• Wood has prior felony convictions for violent crimes and drug trafficking
• Wood is in federal custody without bail and could face 15 years to life in prison